The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-18


z-ns of Nelson respond. The receipts were Sos
and the GAR boys happy.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The sunapee Lake GA. X. Encsmpment last Fri
day and Saturday was not largely attended. but al
enjoyed themselves. The following officers were
elected: Commander. A. u. Messer; =. V. G., J. q
Mhldden; J. V. C., i. II. Chase; @ NJ, Il. b
J. g. Foster Pest. Nashua unanimously Endorsed
The Dependent Pension Bill.
NEW JERSEY
Thursday evening some 200 members Of Camden
Posts responded To an invitation from their di-tin-
gulshed cuinrade. Il. Burd Grub. Of Beverly Post.
No. 70, TO pay him fraternal wish his beautiful
home ai EdeewRter. The General had experienced
the hospitality OF Post s. Of its Campfirts
some months ago, aud il in fulfllmeuI OF a
promise then eNacted of his entertainers that led
10 the elegant reception which will long Toe renein-
bered 10y those participating for its peculiarly
! pheasant and suggestive associations Accom- any-
ing Post 81 were delegations from Posts 5 and IO2.
| oi camden, with representatives from some half
| dozen other sister organizations from South Jer-
rey. Posts 10, OF Burlington, and 26. OF Beverly,
were also numbered among the guests present,
and assisted the generous host in receiving his
Camden visitors on their arrival Music was fur
nlsied during the visit 10y the Beverly Band whose
services were secured for the trip by Post 81.
Before the assembly was sounded for the return
homeward, and la response Ia repeated calls for n
speech. the General made one II his peculiarly
happy talks la the course of which lac took occs-
sion 10 impress upon his hearers the imperative
necessity of preserving their organization free Of
politics The General was followed by Past Com
/ Vi.
| raitling war song " Marching Thro' Georgia y led
| IA fine style by Commander Hartshorn. Of Post 5.
after which the column was reformed, and with
| three rousing cheers for their honored host and
| amid the glare and bursting of more pyrotechnics,
the return march TO the railroad, by way Of Bey-
| erly, WAS made.
NEW YORK.
The annual picnic and Summer nights festival Of
| Meade Post occurred recently. There We're many
| guests and several organizations present, among
| them the 2d Fire Zouaves. Fourth Excelsior Br-
| chde, under VIM. Sweeney; John f. Bender Post.
| No s02. Commander J. J. Humphrey; the Veteran
Zouave Association. Col. I. T. Sheehan, and Me-
Clellnn Post, No So. lthad been generally expected
| thai Comrade Jennings. of the Naval Post, would
| read his poem, Those Flags Must Never Co. but
something prevented bs attendance. Commander
| Nm. II. White said that lac lad received N couv OF
| the poem. and had immediately given It Ia his
| young son To- be learned by heart Among men,
beers of the Post present were Commander White.
/ scnlor Vice Commander John Sirowbridge, Junior
Vice Commander John A. Holmes. Adjutant 4. n.
| DeMoti, GuaTterma-ter John NcHugh, Officer OF
the Day B. Il. liillery. Officer Of the Guard Thos.
Downes, Inside Sentry john II. Quinn who OIL
claied as Floor Manager and Outside Sentry VIM.
Travis Isaac H. Fuhr was Assistant Floor Mana
ger.
Edward Ryan. East Buffalo: Chaplin Post. No .
unanimously Endorsed the Dependent Pension
Bill.
OHIO
General Orders, No :. issued nj Springfield Aug
=, 10y command oi ID. q. Putnam, Department Com
mander-.ames L. Stewart A. A -G.-are as fol-
lows: The semi-annual Encampment or Grand
n. y n
The comrades of Alexander Post No. l5s. have the
matter IN charge aud they will see to il that every
thing Is arranged for the comfort and pleasure Of
comrades while in camp. "Wednesday the .th
will be devoted TO the RECEPTION OF Posts and assign
ment 60 quarters, the renewing OF old acquaint-
ances and the forming Of new ones. Department
Headquarters viii be established in camp. All
ID paftment officers, Aids-de-tamp and Assistant
inspectors will report AT upon their arrival to
the Assistant General. and will be assigned
20 quarters 10y the Assistant Quartermasier-Iien-
eTAl. Post Commanders will. as early as Sent. l.
report 10 the Executive Committee the probable
number 81 comrades who will attend, so that COM
Portable quarters may be arranged. Meals will he
furnished Ia camp at reasonable prices. All com.
rades are expected TO come provided with blankets
towels. etc. The local committee will furnish tents
and straw without expense. The Council Of Ad-
ministrHtion will meet on Thursday Sept g at
$3.50 y. m. Al y. m. there will be meeting Of
Department officers for conference upon matters
pertaining 10 the interests of the Department.
Thursday evening. at 5 p. m, rousiug Campfire
will be held, at which prominent G.AR men will
he present and address the comrades The pro-
gram giving the time of the parade aud time and
place of regimental Reunions aud order OF exer-
clses at Campfire will be furnished at Headquar-
ieTs IL IL hoped and expected that this occasion
VIII be one long TO be remembered by the com
extended 20 the Moman's Relief Corps All ex-sol-
diers and sailors. Sons of Veterans and citizens
generally 10 meet with US and participate In the
festivities OF the occasion. Post Commanders will
upon their arrival in camp AT once report 10 the
Assistant Acjniant-General the number Of COM
rades la attendance.
r.. q. Carlisle, Fostoria: Norris Post No n Fos-
toria, has refitied their Post room la an elegant
manner aud IT u now one OF the finest Post rooms
IN Northern Ohio The walls aud ceiling are
papercd with beautiful design purchased in Chi
cago. All the furniture IL new, aud the woodwork
freshly painted. This has been done AT an expense
OF $50; and the GAR. WR-C., and r. Of W have
now a place 10 meet la that they are proud Of on
Monday night, Aug. S, 10 recruits presented them
selves for muster, which was done in grand style
All pronounced IL one Of the best meetings the
Post ever held. At this meeting "A committee was
appointed To make arrangements for the entertain
Rent OF the sth Ohio which Teunes here Sept. l.
Mart Armstrong Post, No 202. Lima, has adopted
resolutions OF regret the death of Comrade
Gideon Ditto.
PENNSYLVANIA
Post No. SOS Of Atglen. will hold Campfire at
Compassyille, Chester Co, on Thursday Sent n
j. Is. Kennedy. Washington: Post No. SIS was
organized nj Claysville recently with "a charter
members. The officers Of the new Post fol-
lows: Commander. J. A. Dickey; 8 " c. W l.
Oliver: J. V. G., q. X. Milligan: Surg. s. b. Lind
ley; Chap. Rev A. u. Fulton; q. NJ, T. IL. Craig:
%. ID, Blrney Marshman; .. C., Jonas Cotieral. |
After the installation proceeded TO do justice TO
ice cream and cake. which we enjoyed ut the ex-
pense OF the new recruits.
The secons annual excursion Of the Stephen C.
Slime Guards, of Gen. John A. Logan Post No us
OF Philadelphia. 10 Augustine Pier and Woodland
Beach Took place on Tuesday, Aug. O. Tie first
named place Is about co miles down the Delaware
River. and Woodland Beach is about II miles far
ther down. AT precisely s:l5 o'clock in the morn
ing the steamboat Thomas Clyde left Arch street |
wharf with about $50 people aboard The majority
of the members Of the Post had their families along
ana carried large baskets OF catabes etc, neccs-
sary for an excursion Of the kind. There was "A |
fair sprinkling Of members from Posts No g. 81 "a
aud ~, OF the city, and Post No. l. OF Baltimore
Md. All the way down the river singing and |
dancing were INDUCED la by the passengers music
being furniHhed by "A small orchestra. Al n 40 /
O'Clock Augustine Pier reached and a general |
scramble was made To secure comfortable grounds |
Shortly after o'clock Woodland Beach was reacll- |
ed. aud arrangements made for having a good time |
Al both places dancing bathing. swinging singing |
and anusements OF nil descriptions were pariaken
of until the desire Of everybody was gratified /
shortly hiter O'Clock the boat TAX IN for home
aud arrived at Philadelphia a few minutes past h /
O'Clock. The whole affair conducted ian "A /
prhiseworlhy manner and everything done that /
would TEND TO add 20 the comfort and amusement |
OF the passengers. The committee that conducted /
tlle arrangements are: Lewis w Jackson Captain /
OF tie Guards and Chairman of the committee. ~ /
McCracken, w. ID. Gilmour and John q. Kennedy 1
The Guards melted about 500 from the excursion |
Post No. 3JO. of Verona. had immeuse bean
bake on the last three days OF last week.
Ofcat preparations are being made for the second
family picnic Of Gen. Welsh Post No Ils AT Co. |
lumela on Aug. 20. very large crowd is antci- |
pAted.
la accordance with Special Orders No IS. Patter-
sou Jobes Post, No. 555, mustered nj Claws
vale. Washington County. on Friday evening Aug
D, by A =. Eagleson, Commander of Post NJ, ia0 /
assisted by comrades from Posts Nos TO Of Wash.
ington; 3is, OF West Alexander; 3g5 of Prosperity
aud 544, OF Gasionviile Samuel q, Rogers of Post
No. TO. acted as Mastering Officer and mustered /
% recruits lie following were elected the Post
officers and installed; Commander John A /
Dickey; =. v. e., WIN. l.. Oliver; j. " O. a
tonj q. NJ, 4. ID. Craig; %. D.. Il. Marshman; %.
g., Jonas Cottere; Adj't. Thomas Rezel; =. NJ
=. :. Bell; q. Nj. s.. John III. Hill. The night ~ /
meeting was not definitely settled.